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#643 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 14% in state

Harts Hill School

Elementary School · Whitesboro Central School District · Whitesboro, NY

A Whitesboro Central School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

8551 CLARK MILLS RD, Whitesboro, NY 13492

  • Math 72% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 53% proficient (2022)
  • 12:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+18.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.4 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$22,961
Chronic Absenteeism8.9%

Students at Harts Hill School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency53%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 62% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
87%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
85%
ELA
73%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

19.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Harts Hill School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low101/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$84,543

Median home value

$192,200

Median rent

$920/mo

College educated

37%

Homeownership

76.8%

Poverty rate

8.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13492; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Harts Hill Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–100.8 mi13Compare →
Oneida-herkimer-madison BocesEnrollment path unverified5.7K–121.0 mi734Compare →
Westmoreland Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.6K–51.1 mi334Compare →
Deerfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9K–5Not available330Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Whitesboro Central School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#2 of 7
District spending per student
$22,961NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Harts Hill School is listed in WHITESBORO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Harts Hill School

Harts Hill School is a public elementary school in Whitesboro, NY, part of Whitesboro Central School District, serving approximately 336 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #643 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Harts Hill School

What grades does Harts Hill School serve?

Harts Hill School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Harts Hill School?

Harts Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Harts Hill School?

The student-teacher ratio at Harts Hill School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Harts Hill School rank in NY?

Harts Hill School ranks #643 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Harts Hill School's MySchoolScout rating?

Harts Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Harts Hill School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Harts Hill School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Harts Hill School a charter school?

No, Harts Hill School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Harts Hill School a Title I school?

No, Harts Hill School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harts Hill School?

19.6% of students at Harts Hill School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
336
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Oneida County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.9%
Area population (ZIP 13492)
11,233
Area average commute
17.1 min
Area median age
43
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 13492; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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